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Carpenter Technology

243.84 USD
+2.65
1.1%
At close Updated Sep 17, 4:00 PM EDT
Pre-market
After hours
237.19
-6.65
2.73%
1 day
1.1%
5 days
-1.43%
1 month
-1.1%
3 months
-3.64%
6 months
32.46%
Year to date
38.94%
1 year
70.15%
5 years
1,139.02%
10 years
613.19%
 

About: Carpenter Technology Corp supplies specialty metals to a variety of end markets, including aerospace and defense, industrial machinery and consumer durables, medical, and energy, among others. The company's reportable segments include; Specialty Alloys Operations and Performance Engineered Products. It generates maximum revenue from the Specialty Alloys Operations segment. The SAO segment is comprised of the company's alloy and stainless steel manufacturing operations. This includes operations performed at mills predominantly in Reading and Latrobe, Pennsylvania, and surrounding areas as well as South Carolina and Alabama. Geographically, the company derives its maximum revenue from the United States and the rest from Europe, Asia Pacific, Mexico, Canada, and other regions.

Employees: 4,500

0
Funds holding %
of 7,463 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

196% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 148 | Existing positions closed: 50

52% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $8.91B [Q1] → $13.5B (+$4.63B) [Q2]

33% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 18 [Q1] → 24 (+6) [Q2]

26% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $289M | Put options by funds: $230M

19% more funds holding

Funds holding: 476 [Q1] → 567 (+91) [Q2]

0.11% more ownership

Funds ownership: 98.29% [Q1] → 98.4% (+0.11%) [Q2]

6% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 172 | Existing positions reduced: 183

Research analyst outlook

1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$305
25% upside
Avg. target
$305
25% upside
High target
$305
25% upside

1 analyst rating

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 9 articles about CRS published over the past 30 days

Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
12 hours ago
Carpenter Technology Announces GICS Aerospace & Defense Sector Reclassification
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: CRS) today confirmed that its Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) designation, as determined by MSCI Inc. and S&P Dow Jones Indices, has been reclassified to 20101010 – Aerospace & Defense, effective September 30, 2025.
Carpenter Technology Announces GICS Aerospace & Defense Sector Reclassification
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
yesterday
Why Carpenter Technology (CRS) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
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Why Carpenter Technology (CRS) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
8 days ago
Can Carpenter (CRS) Climb 26.25% to Reach the Level Wall Street Analysts Expect?
The consensus price target hints at a 26.3% upside potential for Carpenter (CRS). While empirical research shows that this sought-after metric is hardly effective, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean that the stock will witness an upside in the near term.
Can Carpenter (CRS) Climb 26.25% to Reach the Level Wall Street Analysts Expect?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
9 days ago
Is Carpenter Technology (CRS) Stock Outpacing Its Basic Materials Peers This Year?
Here is how Carpenter Technology (CRS) and Hecla Mining (HL) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Is Carpenter Technology (CRS) Stock Outpacing Its Basic Materials Peers This Year?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
14 days ago
5 Momentum Stocks to Buy for September After a Solid August
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5 Momentum Stocks to Buy for September After a Solid August
Positive
Seeking Alpha
17 days ago
Carpenter Technology: Strong Revenue And Margin Growth, With Discounted Valuation, Should Drive Outperformance
Carpenter Technology remains a Buy due to strong revenue and margin growth drivers in aerospace, power generation, and energy end markets. Capacity expansion, robust pricing power, and operating leverage should drive double-digit EPS growth for several years. The stock trades at a discount to historical valuation, despite visible growth, offering an attractive risk/reward profile.
Carpenter Technology: Strong Revenue And Margin Growth, With Discounted Valuation, Should Drive Outperformance
Positive
Seeking Alpha
18 days ago
Carpenter Technology: The Strong Bottom Line Could Drive Further Gains (Rating Upgrade)
Carpenter Technology has achieved its four-year operating income target in just two years, demonstrating exceptional earnings growth despite industry headwinds. The company continues to expand profit margins, with its SAO segment reaching 30.5% in Q4 and 16 consecutive quarters of margin improvement. Management has set ambitious new targets, projecting 26%-33% Y/Y operating income growth for FY 2026 and a 25% CAGR through FY 2027.
Carpenter Technology: The Strong Bottom Line Could Drive Further Gains (Rating Upgrade)
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
26 days ago
Are Basic Materials Stocks Lagging Carpenter Technology (CRS) This Year?
Here is how Carpenter Technology (CRS) and Norsk Hydro ASA (NHYDY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Are Basic Materials Stocks Lagging Carpenter Technology (CRS) This Year?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
29 days ago
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Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
Carpenter Technology Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: CRS) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share of common stock, payable September 4, 2025, to shareholders of record on August 26, 2025. About Carpenter Technology Carpenter Technology Corporation is a recognized leader in high-performance specialty alloy materials and process solutions for critical applications in the aerospace and defense, medical, and other markets.
Carpenter Technology Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
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